The 4 Best Portugal Ferry Trips

1.Peniche: Berlengas Island Round-Trip Ferry with Island Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 596 reviews · from $28Our pick

Take a ferry from Peniche to Berlenga Island, about 16 kilometers offshore, with roughly 30 minutes on the water each way. You get free time to walk to São João Baptista Fort, admire Elephant Rock, and swim at Praia do Carreiro do Mosteiro. Bring water, sun protection, and sturdy shoes. The boat crew speaks English and Portuguese.

“A very good experience. I was disappointed to learn that there was a €4 fee to explore the fort only when approaching the fort landing. I would have liked to know beforehand. Overall we had a wonderful time on this beautiful island. Thank you.”

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2.Lisbon Hidden Gems Walk: Traditions, Lunch and Ferry ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $48Top rated

Start in Martim Moniz with a local guide, then walk through Mouraria, Rossio, Chiado, and Carmo. You’ll taste coffee and pastel de nata, stop for a beer, cross the Tagus by ferry, and eat seafood rice with vinho verde in Cacilhas. Guides such as Maria, Carlos, Filipe, and Daniel are praised for clear local insight.

“Was really great got to hear the history of the country and city. Our guild Guilherme was wonderful full of great information. Was done at a great pace on the group.”

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3.Boat trip from Faro to Ilha Deserta by Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 1 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $12Best value

From Faro’s Cais das Portas do Mar, Animaris runs a ferry to Ilha Deserta, with the crossing taking about 40 to 45 minutes. You can choose from several departure times, watch herons and plovers along the way, walk the quiet shore, and return by ferry. Food, drinks, and a guide are not included.

“The staff on our ferry were extremely kind and helpful. The ferry was very easy to navigate and there were restrooms aboard. We booked the same ride two days later because we wanted to go again! This island is a must-see.”

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4.Food & Drink Private Tour in Lisbon & Cacilhas w/ Ferry Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $184

Join guide André or another local guide for a private 3.5-hour food walk from Praça Luís de Camões to Cacilhas. Taste Portuguese liqueurs, wine, preserved fish, petiscos, and a traditional fish dinner. Ferry tickets, snacks, drinks, and the meal are included, with time for sunset views beneath the 25 April Bridge.

“We had André as our tour guide. It was very fun and we got to see popular streets of Lisbon, learned a lot of history. Tried very delicious wine and seafood. Portugal has left us very impressed with it’s culture and friendliness from everyone. The ferry to Cacilhas was wonderful. Our tour guide was a polyglot which made this tour more interactive and fun to be able learn about Portugal in various languages.”

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